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Program:
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Geriatric Psychiatry Program
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Organization:
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St Joseph's Health Care London
Parkwood Institute
Mental Health Care Building
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Address:
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PO Box 5777, Stn B
London, ON
N6A 4V2
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Street Address:
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550 Wellington Rd, F2-501
London
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Intersection:
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Wellington Rd and Commissioners Rd E
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Hours:
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Daily 24 hours
Administration: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
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Service Description:
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Specialized psychiatric care and support for older adults who suffer from late onset mental illnesses or severe behavioural responses * program focuses on assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, prevention, family and community support and education
Geriatric Day Program - Offers various professional programs and services including cognitive neuropsychiatry, mood disorders and psychotic disorders clinics, as well as limited therapeutic programs and therapy for outpatients
Discharge Liaison Team - Facilitates the transition of current inpatients or registered outpatients undergoing transition from hospital to the community
Regional Psychogeriatric Program - Provides clinical assessments in the patient’s home, community clinic or long-term care facility, for older adults with behavioural or mental health issues
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Application:
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Call * medical referral required
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Older adults 65 years and older, with long-term or late-onset mental illness, or severe behavioural disturbances
Regional Psychogeriatric Program: Older adults with behavioural or mental health issues in the ten counties of Southwestern Ontario and rural Middlesex County, including Sarnia/Lambton County
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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Interpretation available upon request
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Area Served:
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London, Middlesex, Bruce, Elgin, Grey, Haldimand-Norfolk, Huron, Oxford, and Perth
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